Specialty Directory
Rheumatology in Mount Vernon, WA
Federal CMS data for 2 rheumatology providers practicing in Mount Vernon, WA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
2
Providers
Median industry payments
$382
2
Rheumatology Providers
in Mount Vernon, WA
$382
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
584
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Rheumatology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Rheumatology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELK, KEVIN MD | 745 | 522 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $650 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (92%) | Very High |
| CHUA, RUTHIE MAY M.D. | 422 | 302 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $114 (2021-2024) | Food & Beverage (83%) | Very High |
Note: Rheumatology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.